Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1898 — FARMER'S INSTITUTE. [ARTICLE]

FARMER'S INSTITUTE.

The committee met last Saturday and much progress was reported, and the indications are that the attendance will be very large and the Institute the best ever held in the county. John F. Warren, David H. Nowels, and Effie Cowden were selected to prepare a “querry box” and questions to them for answer by the instructor Institute to be held in the M. EL church, January 13 and 14th. 189 ft. Subjects were assigned to the lecturers as follows: To J. A. McFarlin: Friday morning, “Clover for Profit.” Friday afternoon, “Farmers’ friends and enemies.” Friday evening, “Making a Home on a Farm.” Saturday morning, “HoW to Meet Changed Conditions.’’ Saturday afternoon, “Care and Management of Hogs.” To James Kiley: Friday morning, “How to Buy and Pay for a Farm.” Friday afternoon, “Practical Com Culture.” Friday evening. “How to Hold Children on the Farm.” Saturday morning. “How to Increase the Soil’s Fertility.” Saturday afternoon. “How to Hold an Agricultural Fair.” It was also agreed that the election of officers and committees for the next year take place at 10:30 a. m. of Friday, and the place of hnMiwg same be at that time determined. There is still room for volunteer songs, speeches, recitaquestions and discussions. We want to complete the programme next Saturday evening at the office of Foltz. Spitler A Kurrie. Ex etvyive Committee.